Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 3 (Q.No. 10)
10.
When a body is subjected to a direct tensile stress (σ) in one plane, the maximum shear stress is __________ the maximum normal stress.
equal to
one-half
two-third
twice
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Abhishek kumar said:   8 years ago
Maximum shear stress = (σ1 - σ2)/2 = σ/2.
Here, σ1=σ, and σ2 = 0.
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Rahul Dey said:   3 years ago
How? Please explain properly.

Sagar datta said:   9 years ago
How? Please explain.

Ravinder said:   9 years ago
Here, Σ/2.

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